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IAU FAQThe IAU FAQ provides answers to some of the questions we hear most often. Topics span the structure of the IAU to Pluto to general astronomy, and many more. |
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ThemesThe Themes give detailed information regarding the most popular topics related to astronomy and the IAU. |
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IAU Astronomy Outreach NewsletterThe IAU Astronomy Outreach Newsletter is a community-generated digital publication, released twice a month and curated by the IAU OAO team. |
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CAPjournalThe Communicating Astronomy with the Public Journal is a free peer-reviewed journal for astronomy communicators. |
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2022 IAU Outreach BrochureThis brochure gives an overview of the ongoing programmes, special outreach initiatives, and the annual celebrations planned for 2022. |
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Big Ideas in AstronomyThe Big Ideas in Astronomy, a Proposed Definition of Astronomy Literacy, provides explanations about major topics and concepts in astronomy that every global citizen should know. This resource has been translated from the original English into Arabic, Bengali, German, Haitian French, Italian, and European Portuguese. |
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Light Pollution BrochureThe goal of this brochure is to raise the profile of recent advancements in our understanding of light pollution, in particular regarding the use of LEDs, to support the astronomy community and increase public awareness of light pollution research. This resource has been translated into Arabic, Chinese (traditional), Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Turkish. |
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IAU Strategic Plan 2020-2030The new extended IAU Strategic Plan 2020–2030 provides a comprehensive overview of the IAU, describing how the different IAU activities fit together and how they complement each other, and presents its long-term goals. Read it in English and Japanese. |
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From Medicine to WiFi: Technical Application of Astronomy to SocietyThe practical uses of astronomy are not always obvious, but the field has had an impact reaching well beyond observing the night sky. This booklet highlights some of the technical applications that have been supported and driven by astronomy research and development. This resource has been translated from the original English into Japanese. |
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CAP 2018 ProceedingsThe CAP 2018 Conference’s central theme was “Communicating Astronomy in Today’s World: Purpose & Methods,” compelling the community to reflect on the many challenges communicators face in the post-truth era we live in and on the role of astronomy communication in this era. These proceedings include the works presented during the CAP 2018 Conference. |
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